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Steam News6 August 202511mo ago

Fire Direction Switching - now added to Astro Fighters

Fire Direction Switching Added The latest major update to Astro Fighters brings the game changing ability to switch fire directions to players.

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addedFire Direction Switching AddedThe latest major update to Astro Fighters brings the game changing ability to switch fire directions to players. If an enemy is behind your fighter you can now quickly toggle the fire direction to target them immediately.
addedFire Direction Switching AddedThis new additional mechanic provides more opportunity to hit back at the alien invaders.
addedNew Improved Pause Menu AddedThe pause menu now includes a controller guide as well as some useful tips for how to best approach the game and utilise the mechanics you have at your disposal. The gameplay is quite deep and it is easy to forget about Bullet Grazing, deploying Bombs and blasting your Special Spread Shot that demolishes even the enemy fire. This new pause screen will give your memory a jog and will hopefully help keep you alive longer by reminding you of what you have on board the Astro Fighter.
addedAstro Fighters 2 - COMING SOON!I am busy working on the sequel and hope to be in a position to release at some point next year. 2 levels have been completed and there are lots of new enemies to battle against. Keep a look out for a new store page soon as well as a DEMO for the game which will feature 3 levels for your enjoyment.

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addedThe latest major update to Astro Fighters brings the game changing ability to switch fire directions to players. If an enemy is behind your fighter you can now quickly toggle the fire direction to target them immediately.
addedThis new additional mechanic provides more opportunity to hit back at the alien invaders.
addedThe pause menu now includes a controller guide as well as some useful tips for how to best approach the game and utilise the mechanics you have at your disposal. The gameplay is quite deep and it is easy to forget about Bullet Grazing, deploying Bombs and blasting your Special Spread Shot that demolishes even the enemy fire. This new pause screen will give your memory a jog and will hopefully help keep you alive longer by reminding you of what you have on board the Astro Fighter.
addedI am busy working on the sequel and hope to be in a position to release at some point next year. 2 levels have been completed and there are lots of new enemies to battle against. Keep a look out for a new store page soon as well as a DEMO for the game which will feature 3 levels for your enjoyment.

Fire Direction Switching Added

The latest major update to Astro Fighters brings the game changing ability to switch fire directions to players. If an enemy is behind your fighter you can now quickly toggle the fire direction to target them immediately.

This new additional mechanic provides more opportunity to hit back at the alien invaders.

This mechanic is working so well in the upcoming sequel that I just had to retro fit it into the current game!

New Improved Pause Menu Added

The pause menu now includes a controller guide as well as some useful tips for how to best approach the game and utilise the mechanics you have at your disposal. The gameplay is quite deep and it is easy to forget about Bullet Grazing, deploying Bombs and blasting your Special Spread Shot that demolishes even the enemy fire. This new pause screen will give your memory a jog and will hopefully help keep you alive longer by reminding you of what you have on board the Astro Fighter.

Astro Fighters 2 - COMING SOON!

I am busy working on the sequel and hope to be in a position to release at some point next year. 2 levels have been completed and there are lots of new enemies to battle against. Keep a look out for a new store page soon as well as a DEMO for the game which will feature 3 levels for your enjoyment.

Thanks for playing Astro Fighters

Paul ;-)

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